You are invited to hear Surgeon General Murthy’s comments on his office’s recently released report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health TOMORROW (Friday, November 18) morning at 10:00 am ET, using the following access information:
Toll Free Number: (888) 469-0884

Participant code: 2266829

Surgeon General Issues Landmark Report

on Alcohol, Drugs and Health“How we respond to this crisis is a test for America”

A new, landmark Surgeon General’s report finds alcohol and drug misuse and severe substance use disorders, commonly called addiction, to be one of America’s most pressing public health concerns. Nearly 21 million Americans – more than the number of people who have all cancers combined – suffer from substance use disorders.

“Alcohol and drug addiction take an enormous toll on individuals, families, and communities,” said U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. “Most Americans know someone who has been touched by an alcohol or a drug use disorder. Yet 90 percent of people with a substance use disorder are not getting treatment. That has to change.”